What’s your favorite holiday? Even for individuals who aren’t in a romantic relationship, Valentine’s Day is a great time to show the people in your life how special they are. Shopping for friends and family members can get expensive, however. To stay within budget, you can make at least a few gifts using supplies you may already have in your home.
One gift that’s a hit with young children, as well as those who are young at heart, is love slime. Pick up a few small Valentine’s Day plastic containers from the nearest dollar store to deliver your slime in, so you can fill them as you go.
To make the slime, combine red glitter glue and 1-1/2 cups of very warm water in a bowl and mix them together. In a second bowl, mix three-quarters of a teaspoon of borax and 1-1/3 cups of very warm water. Once you’ve mixed both bowls, combine them and mix well. If your slime is too sticky or runny, mix a smidge of borax in some water and add it to your slime until it has the consistency you want. To really show off your creative side, consider adding a scent, such as chocolate extract, to your holiday slime.
If you want to make your gifts, but slime isn’t your cup of tea, here are some more gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on the faces of your loved ones:
- Love Rocks: Collect rocks of all different shapes and sizes and then seal them. Once your sealant has dried, decorate the rocks with brightly colored hearts. A love rock is a great Valentine’s Day gift to show the gardener in your life you care.
- Lemon Drop Jars: If you have a lot of people on your gift list, consider making affordable lemon drop jars. Buy enough mason jars for everyone on your list and enough lemon drops to fill all of the jars. For a personal touch, handwrite little notes that read, “Pucker Up, Valentine!” and attach one to each jar using colorful string.
- Decorative Beverage Carriers: If you’re going to give multi-pack beverages as a gift, you can decorate the carrier to make your gift even more festive. You can wrap the exterior of the carrier with wrapping paper, add a bow and attach a handwritten note to completely transform your gift from store-bought to from-the-heart.
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